Matthew 20:18

"As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them,"

Key Reflection

As Jesus journeyed toward Jerusalem, He discreetly drew the Twelve Disciples away from the public eye to share a profound and unsettling message about His upcoming fate. The original audience would have understood this as an intimate moment where Jesus revealed the gravity of His mission in Jerusalem, hinting at His即将到来的苦难，这在当时是非常私密且沉重的消息。耶稣选择私下与门徒们分享这一信息，表明祂知道即将发生的事，并希望确保他们有所准备。这一举动也揭示了耶稣对即将到来的受难有明确的预见，这对当时的听众来说无疑是震撼和令人不安的。

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 18,19. Behold, we go up to Jerusalem. Jesus assured them that what they feared would come to pass. But he had in some measure prepared their minds for this state of suffering, by the promises which he had made to them, Mt 19:27-30; 20:1-16. In all their sufferings they might be assured that eternal rewards were before them. Shall be betrayed. See Mt 17:22. Chief Priests and Scribes. The high priest, and the learned men who composed the Sanhedrim, or great council of the nation. He was thus betrayed by Judas, Mt 26:15. He was delivered to the chief priests and scribes, Mt 26:57. And they shall condemn him to death.

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